Compaq Presario 21 VerX

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (75th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 25 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 61.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics2.8% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 96% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
SystemCompaq Presario 21 VerX  (all builds)
MotherboardEA K21
Memory1.8 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160506
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 14 '19 at 00:58
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User ARG-User
Background CPU 16%
CPU Throttled 96%

 PC Performing above expectations (75th percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6500U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
61.2% Good
Memory 82.4
1-Core 90.4
2-Core 127
62% 100 Pts
4-Core 230
8-Core 251
32% 241 Pts
64-Core 259
16% 259 Pts
Poor: 21%
This bench: 61.2%
Great: 57%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)
Device(1BAB 0000) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 21.20.16.4839
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
2.8% Terrible
Lighting 0.03
Reflection 9.81
Parallax 6.34
0% 5.39 fps
MRender 8.67
Gravity 5.97
Splatting 13.8
8% 9.49 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 2.8%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba HDWK105 500GB
264GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AM0T1A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 94 95 97 94 85 98 MB/s
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
58.1% Above average
Read 109
Write 105
Mixed 32.8
SusWrite 93.8
62% 85.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.7
126% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 58.1%
Great: 63%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT425S6MFR6A-PB 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
55.1% Above average
MC Read 20
MC Write 20.6
MC Mixed 17
55% 19.2 GB/s
SC Read 13.3
SC Write 20.1
SC Mixed 16.6
48% 16.7 GB/s
Latency 76.1
52% 76.1 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 55.1%
Great: 55%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical Presario 21 VerX Builds (Compare 3 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk

System: Compaq Presario 21 VerX

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 32% - Below average Total price: $38
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